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Villanueva State Park

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Water Issues - The park is currently dealing with some water pressure issues that have reduced water availability in the park. Water may be limited or shut down at times including the comfort station. The showers will remain closed pending repairs/remedies. We are working with industry professionals to identify and remedy the issue. We expect these issues for the next few weeks. Please check back for updates.
    Posting Dates: 07-23-2026 - 09-01-2026
Fire Restrictions in effect
    Posting Dates: 03-20-2026 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Dump Station Open
    Posting Dates: 11-24-2025 - ongoing
    Please view Detail Announcemnt (pdf)
Group Shelter is for DAY USE ONLY 7am to 9pm. To reserve group shelter you need to reserve it on reserveamerica.com or call 877-664-7787, any overnight use must be approved with a Special Use Permit prior to booking the site more than one day.
    Posting Dates: 07-10-2024 - ongoing
Camping is available by reservation. A limited number of first-come, first-serve campsites are also available. Making reservations is encouraged.
    Posting Dates: 07-10-2024 - ongoing
Life Jacket's REQUIRED on Pecos River! You must wear a life jacket on any inflatable device, Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, Canoe or Kayak, including Float Tube's.
    Posting Dates: 07-10-2024 - ongoing
Park Gate Hours- 7AM To 7PM October Thru March and 7AM To 9PM April Thru September o
    Posting Dates: 03-21-2023 - ongoing

Closures

Water is currently not available at the dump station due to water availability issues.
    Posting Dates: 7/24/2026 - 9/15/2026
Water Issues and closures of water use - The park is currently dealing with some water pressure issues that have reduced water availability in the park. Water may be limited or shut down at times including the comfort station. The showers will remain closed pending repairs/remedies. We are working with industry professionals to identify and remedy the issue. We expect these issues for the next few weeks. Please check back for updates.
    Posting Dates: 7/23/2026 - 9/1/2026

Restrictions

Water use will be restricted or closed periodically as the park works to remedy a water pressure issue with industry professionals.
    Posting Dates: 7/23/2026 - 9/1/2026
Stage II Fire Restrictions: Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, charcoal, coal, or wood stove is prohibited. The use of devices fueled solely by liquid petroleum or LPG fuels that can be turned on and off is allowed. Such devices can only be used in an area that is barren or cleared of all overhead and surrounding flammable materials within three (3) feet of the device. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building.
    Posting Dates: 4/8/2026 - ongoing



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ADDRESS & PHONE

135 Dodge Road
Villanueva NM 87583
575-421-2957

 
 
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